Name: The Blackbird
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Description: The blackbird is one of the commonest birds in the UK. It has taken the lead role in the dawn chorus all over the country and its mellow fluting song is one of the most beautiful birdsongs heard in Britain. The anonymous author of this hauntingly beautiful Irish melody has captured the beauty of the blackbirds song.

The Blackbird

from Birds by Gordon Mooney and Barbara Mooney

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The blackbird is one of the commonest birds in the UK. It has taken the lead role in the dawn chorus all over the country and its mellow fluting song is one of the most beautiful birdsongs heard in Britain. The anonymous author of this hauntingly beautiful Irish melody has captured the beauty of the blackbirds song.

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Traditional tune from Roche Collection, arranged by Barbara Mooney
Barbara Mooney - wooden flute, Tom Roseburgh - keyboard.

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from Birds, released March 16, 2016

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